A few years ago our colleague and editor Alberto del Castillo published a report on the neomudejar in Tetouan. At that time, the focus was on the fact that this style, so characteristic of the neighborhood, was in danger. However, the motivation for writing about it now is, fortunately, quite different: although there have been losses along the way, more than 150 of these buildings are now protected and the good news will be celebrated with a great celebration of the popular neomudejar style.
Before going into the details of this festive event, it is only fair to point out the importance and weight of the neighborhood and professional movement in achieving this achievement through platforms such as Patrimonio de Tetuán, which has carried out actions such as the mapping of the buildings of this style in the neighborhood or the organization of guided tours to make them known.
They are precisely those who convene and organize, together with Espacio Bellas Vistas, what they have called “La fiesta del neomudéjar popular”. The event will take place next Saturday, October 26 and, as the poster announcing it says, it is a call to celebrate the protection of the neighborhood: the neomudejar is identity and heritage of Tetuan and, by extension, also of Madrid.
Activities of the popular neomudejar festival and how to sign up for the event
As reported by Patrimonio de Tetuán through its social networks, there will be free guided walks on the 26th in two shifts: at 12h and 13h, in addition to “many more activities throughout the morning” of which no further details have transcended. To attend it is necessary to reserve a place in advance through this form.
The meeting point is Espacio Bellas Vistas (calle Almansa, 22), being Cuatro Caminos station the nearest metro station.